2012 Paris Motor Show

September 28, 2012 5:00 PM

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Most auto shows feature exotic and concept cars that most of us will never see. Such unfamiliarity is even more true at the Paris Motor Show, which is heavy with European brands that aren't big on this side of the Atlantic. This, for instance, is a Peugeot Onyx concept car, shown at the show on Sept. 27, 2012. less

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A Peugeot 2008 car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012.

A Peugeot 2008 car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012.

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The new Opel Adam car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012. Opel, which has been owned by General Motors since the 1920s, is launching the Adam in a bid to revive its brand image in the small-car market following years of falling sales. less

The new Opel Adam car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012. Opel, which has been owned by General Motors since the 1920s, is launching the Adam in a bid to revive its brand image in the ... more

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An Opel Adam is presented during the press days ahead of the opening of the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012.

An Opel Adam is presented during the press days ahead of the opening of the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012.

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Visitors look at accessories for the new Opel Adam car at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012.

Visitors look at accessories for the new Opel Adam car at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012.

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A Citroen DS numero 9 concept car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 28, 2012.

A Citroen DS numero 9 concept car sits on display at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 28, 2012.

A Fiat 500 is displayed during the press days of the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 28, 2012.

A Fiat 500 is displayed during the press days of the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 28, 2012.

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Sergio Marchionne (second from left), head of carmakers Fiat and Chrysler, Fiat brand head Olivier Francois (second from right), and Fiat chairman John Elkann (right) pose with Miss Italia, Giusy Buscemi, at the Paris Motor Show on Sept. 27, 2012. less

Sergio Marchionne (second from left), head of carmakers Fiat and Chrysler, Fiat brand head Olivier Francois (second from right), and Fiat chairman John Elkann (right) pose with Miss Italia, Giusy Buscemi, at ... more